Dozens of inmates released as hoodlums attack Ondo prison

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ARMED hoodlums today broke into the National Correctional Service Centre in Okitipupa, Ondo State, and freed inmates.

It was gathered that about 58 inmates were released during the attack, while a vehicle was burnt.

It was also learnt that several items were destroyed on the premises of the prison.

This is coming days after armed hoodlums attacked two prisons in Edo State and released inmates.

However, another jailbreak was averted at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre, Lagos State by police officers and soldiers.

A video already making rounds on social media shows smoke billowing from parts of the centre of the prison while inmates are seen running.

Authorities at the prison were said to have immediately notified the police and the military authorities for backup.

Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi, said the cause of the fire could not yet be ascertained but policemen had been deployed in the prisons.

“We don’t know the cause of the fire but we are there on the ground. We have mobilised to the place. We will give details later”, Adejobi said.